How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone

Taking a Screenshot on iPhone is a very simple task. But in case your iPhone is damaged or the physical buttons doesn't function properly, you shall need a alternative. Get straight to our Guide to know more about different ways to take a Screenshot on iPhone.

There are always situations where-in you do not have an option to save it and you’re required to Screenshot it. Screenshots are a necessary part our actions while using our iPhones. But do you know how to take a screenshot on iPhone?

There are two different ways in which you can take a screenshot on your iPhone. One involves using the physical buttons of your iPhone while the other required nothing such. It’s just a couple of taps on your iPhone’s screen and you can capture a screenshot.

However the way of taking Screenshot on iPhone has changed since Apple launched iPhone X, due to the lack of Home Button the company replaced the function performed by Home Button to Volume Button.

How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone

As mentioned earlier, the methods are different and as per your convenience you can select one. However depending upon your iPhone Model the process may differ.

How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone 8 or Earlier

Step 1 : Stay at the content you want to Screenshot

Step 2 : Press the PowerButton and HomeButton together.

How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone X or Later

In order to take a screenshot on your iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR you need to simply follow the below mentioned steps.

Step 1 : Stay at the content you want to Screenshot

Step 2 : Press the PowerButton and VolumeUp together.

How to Take Screenshot on iPhone Without Home and Power Button

The process of taking a screenshot on iPhone without using home and power button required prior preparations. So, you can take a note of the below mentioned process and ensure you complete it to take Screenshot on iPhone without Home and Power Button.

For this method we need to use Assistive Touch. Assistive Touch is a feature of iOS which allows you to use your iPhone without touching any physical button. It adds a Virtual Button to your Home Screen.

However, sometimes this virtual button and get a little annoying but over all it is very helpful. In case your iPhone is damaged or the Home Button or Power Button doesn’t work. With help of Assistive Touch you can easily continue perform the same functions.

Step 1 : Go to Settings > General

Step 2 : Tap on Accessibility

Step 3 : Scroll Down, under Interaction tap on AssistiveTouch

Step 4 : Turn On AssistiveTouch

Step 5 : Now, tap on the Virtual Button

Step 6 : Tap on Device

Step 7 : Now, tap on More

Step 8 : Hit the ScreenshotIcon to take a Screenshot

Conclusion :

Is is that easy to take a screenshot on iPhone. But however, due to the physical conditions of the iPhone there are situations where-in using the Home/Volume Button and Power Button to take a Screenshot can get very difficult. In such cases you can use AssistiveTouch to take Screenshot without Home and Power Button.

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